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Joel Filani Scout.com Headlines:
Scout's Notebook: WR Joel Filani
Get the full scoop on the new wideout recently added to the practice squad
-by VikingUpdate.com Sep 4, 2007
Titans Position Analysis: Wide Receiver
Vince Young will make someone a start? The only questions is Who?
-by TitansInsiders.com Aug 10, 2007
Texas Tech Red Raiders Have Three Drafted
Come inside for in depth analysis of the former Texas Tech players that were drafted.
-by RaiderPower.com May 1, 2007
Player of the Game
This week’s RaiderPower.com player of the game goes to senior receiver Joel Filani.
-by RaiderPower.com Nov 6, 2006
NFL Draft '07: Scouting Texas Tech
Scouting Texas Tech
-by BearReport.com Jul 9, 2006
Position Preview: Receivers

-by RaiderPower.com Aug 19, 2003

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Joel Filani
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 216
Position: WR
Date of Birth: 12/08/1983
Class: Senior
High School: Paradise Valley HS
(Phoenix, AZ)
College: Texas Tech

2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):
Pos: WR Pos Rank: #46 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Hands and Concentration
 Size
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Downfield Threat
Consistent on the college level, Filani nicely projects as a third wide out at the next level. Should be very effective as a red-zone target and on third-down situations.


Biography:

Full-time starter the past two seasons, winning All-Conference honors after both campaigns. Led the team in receiving as a senior, posting career-best numbers of 91/1,300/13. Junior totals were 65/1,048/8.

Pos:

Nice-sized possession wide out with reliable hands. Quickly releases off the line, immediately gets to top speed and displays sharpness running routes. Strong after the catch, breaking tackles and picking up positive yardage. Effectively uses the sidelines, looks the pass into his hands and takes a big hit, yet holds onto the ball. Nicely extends to make the reception away from his frame. Uses his frame to shield away opponents.

Neg:

Does some unnecessary body-catching at times. Lacks the speed to break it downfield. Production numbers are inflated by the Texas Tech system.